Coonamble crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
694 recorded in this period, compared with 645 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coonamble
Coonamble is a rural town and locality situated in the Orana region of New South Wales, serving as the administrative centre for the Coonamble Shire local government area within the 2829 postcode. Located approximately 560 kilometres northwest of Sydney on the Castlereagh Highway, the area lies within the traditional lands of the Weilwan people. The geography is characterized by flat, expansive black-soil plains of the Castlereagh catchment, supporting a regional population engaged predominantly in broadacre agriculture, including sheep, cattle, and cereal cropping.
The township provides essential services and amenities to the surrounding pastoral community, featuring a central commercial district, health services, sporting facilities, and schooling options. Local life is closely tied to rural industries and community events, supported by the Great Artesian Basin, which supplies the town with abundant natural artesian water utilized for local recreational facilities, including the Coonamble bore baths. European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, with the site established as a strategic stock route crossing along the Castlereagh River before being gazetted as a town in the 1860s. The region preserves its pastoral heritage through several historical buildings that reflect its 19th-century expansion. Today, Coonamble balances its agricultural foundations with regional tourism, notably hosting the annual Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft, one of the largest events of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 80 | 74 |
| Malicious damage to property | 78 | 55 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 66 | 50 |
| Breach bail conditions | 64 | 86 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 61 | 39 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 51 | 40 |
| Fraud | 24 | 26 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 24 | 32 |
| Steal from dwelling | 23 | 16 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 20 | 13 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 19 | 33 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 19 | 15 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 18 | 9 |
| Trespass | 17 | 20 |
| Arson | 14 | 11 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 12 | 20 |
| Other offences | 11 | 14 |
| Criminal intent | 10 | 10 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,666 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.